chapter 15 Flashcards
middle adulthood
the developmental period that begins at approximately 40 to 45 years of age and extends to about 60 to 65 years of age
sarcopenia
are-related loss of muscle mass and strength
metabolic syndrome
a condition characterized by hypertension, obesity, and insulin resistance; often leads to the onset of diabetes and cardiovascular disease
chronic disorders
disorders that are characterized by slow onset and long duration; rare in early adulthood, increase during middle adulthood, and become common in late adulthood
climacteric
the midlife transition during which fertility declines
menopause
cessation of a woman’s menstrual periods, usually during the late forties or early fifties
erectile dysfunction
the inability to adequately achieve and maintain an erection to attain satisfactory sexual performance
crystallized intelligence
accumulated information and verbal skills, which increase in middle adulthood
fluid intelligence
the ability to reason abstractly, which begins to decline from middle adulthood onward
leisure
the pleasant times after work when individuals are free to pursue activities and interests of their own choosing
religion
an organized set of beliefs, practices, rituals, and symbols that increase an individual’s connection to a sacred or transcendent other (God, higher power, or higher truth)
religiousness
the degree to which an individual is affiliated with an organized religion, participates in prescribed rituals and practices, feels a sense of connections with its beliefs, and is involved in a community of believers
spirituality
experiencing something beyond oneself in a transcendent manner and living in a way that benefits others and society
meaning-making coping
involves drawing on beliefs, values, and goals to change the meaning of a stressful situation, especially in times of chronic stress such as when a loved one dies
four main needs for meaning
- need for purpose
- need for values
- need for a sense of efficacy
- need for self-worth
